Comparison Console
Sofirn SP10A vs ThruNite Ti4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2150% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$13Cheapest
US$19.99Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
22.3 g (0.79 oz)Lightest
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
132.9 mm (5.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmHighest output
252 lmLowest output
Max candela
3240 cdHighest candela
1120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
114 m (374 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
136 minShortest runtime
3060 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
2x AAA batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
6061 grade aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPocket carryOutdoor activitiesBedside nightlightCampingHikingSearchingFishingCyclingEmergency use
EDCOutdoor campingGeneral everyday use
Common praise
Compact and portable sizeGood output for AA and 14500 batteriesDurable construction with IP68 waterproof ratingSide metal e-switch with mode memoryNo visible PWM in output modes
Good build qualityPositive and rewarding clicky switchCompact and pen-like form factorBroad beam with good mode spacingNeutral white and cool white options availableComes with spare O-rings and thorough manual
Common complaints
Small side switch can be difficult to locate in darkOlder versions lack sub-lumen moonlight modeSlightly slippery anodized finishThreads may benefit from additional lubrication
Short runtimes due to AAA battery powerSwitch is prone to accidental activation in pocketTight battery tube may cause difficulty with some batteriesStrobe mode is awkward to access
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